1997 Douglas Laing, Old Particular Glengoyne 17 year old 48.8% abv Ardbeg

1997 Douglas Laing, Old Particular Glengoyne 17 year old 48.8% abv ArdbegA pretty rare private cask bottling. Colour: Amber. Nose: Lots of pine cones, precious hardwoods, saps, petrichor and soy sauce. Brims with quiet class and opulence. Many dried flowers, sandalwood, kirsch, Irish coffee and some rather tannic mint tea. I find it really beautiful and elegant. With water: develops this rather sublime and incredibly subtle smoky edge. Like soot, earth and roast aubergines. Also figs, old Madeira and spiced fruit chutneys.

(Source: Roland Gööck

A Port from 1985 would make an excellent wine gift for a birthday or anniversary

in British Columbia

the whisky is extremely moreish

with good honey

Levi jeans and Smirnoff vodka

this single malt matures for a decade before being bottled without any chill-filtration

Nice sweet touches

Drink the Drostdy-Hof Chenin Blanc with sushi

Interesting mineral finish with a beautiful length

especially on the nose

seductive due to its hints of herbs and ripe tropical fruits